Epiphany

The Epiphany of the Lord.

Traditionally Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th, however, in the [[Archdiocese of New York]], it is celebrated on the first Sunday after Mary, Mother of God. It is a Dominican Custom to chant a [[Sequence]] before the [[Alleluia]]¹. At our Parish we forgo this during the principal [[Roman Rite]] Mass, reserving it for the celebration of Epiphany in the [[Dominican Rite]].

Overview

#Three Kings Procession and Roman Rite Solemn Mass:

• The #Three Kings Procession includes the Schola Cantorum and two stations: one at the Rosary Altar and the other at the Holy Name Chapel.
• Proclamation of the year's movable feasts.
• For this great [[Solemnity]], two additional Torch bearers (four total) may be used for the Eucharistic Prayer.
• A Post-Communion Hymn is sung during the Ablutions.
• A final hymn is sung after the dismissal in lieu of the Alma Redemptoris Mater.

Roles

• Thurifer
• Lucifer 1, Acolyte 1
• Lucifer 2, Acolyte 2
• Crucifer, Book Bearer, Bell Ringer
• Lucifer 3
• Lucifer 4

Preparation

• Roman Rite Solemn Mass#Preparation.
• Three Kings Figurines placed near the Rosary Altar.

Order of Mass

Three Kings Procession

Mass is preceded by a Solemn Procession of the Three Kings Figurines to the manger scene.

• Formation:
  • Thurifer
  • Candle bearer 1, Crucifer, Candle bearer 2
  • Lucifer 3, Lucifer 4, starting empty-handed. Unless Concelebrants would like to, these Altar Servers carry figurines between the first and second station.
  • Schola Cantorum
  • Concelebrants
  • Celebrant
• Route:
  • North out the Lourde's Door.
  • Turn left and head West down the center aisle. Do not stop to reverence at the foot of the Sanctuary.
  • Turn right and head North toward the St. Patrick Chapel.
  • Turn right and head North toward the Rosary Altar.
• First station at the Rosary Altar:
  • Halt outside the Rosary Altar:
    • Crucifer, Candle bearers, and Guidelines for the Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass form up in front of the first station of the cross, facing South.
    • Lucifers 3 and 4 stand outside the Rosary Altar to the right of the gate, waiting to receive figurines.
  • Standby while the first responsory is said.
  • Standby for the proclamation of the movable feasts.
• Route (continued):
  • Form up and head South toward the Lourde's Door. Do not stop to reverence when crossing in front of the Sanctuary.
  • Turn right and head down the Southern aisle toward the Holy Name Chapel.
  • Turn left and enter the Holy Name Chapel.
• Second station at the Holy Name Chapel:
  • Form up in a line facing East inside the chapel. Schola Cantorum waits outside of the chapel, and rejoins the formation after the station.
  • Crucifer, Candle bearers, and Thurifer standby.
  • Lucifers deposit figurines.
  • All standby while the second responsory is said.
• Route (continued):
  • Form up and head North out of the Holy Name Chapel.
  • Turn right and head East up the main aisle, and proceed as usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass. However, do not wait for the hymn to end and the Introit to begin. Instead immediately Reverence and enter the Sanctuary. This is to account for the larger number in the procession.

Order of Mass

The remainder is as usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass, except: - All four Lucifers plant Torches during the Eucharistic Prayer. - The Schola Cantorum sings and additional hymn during the Ablutions. - A Christological hymn is sung in lieu of a Marian hymn after the Dismissal.

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1. New Priory Press Ordo 2024 > page 13. ↩